DoorDash driver’s shocking salary exposed.
A DoorDash driver’s viral video is making waves after revealing just how much he earned following an exhausting 12-hour grind.
Spencer’s background highlighted.
Spencer Joyce has been DoorDashing on and off since 2019, using the gig to earn extra cash.
After earning his Commercial Driver’s License, Spencer faced a waiting period before starting a trucking job.
During that time, financial hardship forced him to live in his car.
DoorDash and Instacart became his financial lifelines during this difficult period.
Spencer is also one half of YouTube’s ‘Embrace The Suck 21,’ a channel that documents real-life struggles.
He usually rejects orders paying less than $6 or less than $1 per mile and often multi-tasks with Instacart.
The 12-hour DoorDash challenge revealed.
Spencer challenged himself to accept every DoorDash order he received for 12 straight hours.
On the day of the challenge, he started at 8 a.m. near Virginia Beach and ended around 9:15 p.m.
Over the 12 hours, Spencer was active for nearly 10 hours, fitting in a handful of short breaks.
He drove a staggering 221 miles during this nonstop delivery spree.
Throughout the shift, Spencer shared the highs and lows, including his biggest tip: $14.25 from a Food Lion grocery order.
His smallest tip was $3 from a Starbucks order.
By the end of the day, Spencer admitted he was “tired as hell” and that his car needed a tune-up.
Public reaction disclosed.
Spencer posted the video on Instagram, and it quickly went viral.
The response was mixed, with many viewers questioning if the pay was worth the effort.
One commenter said, “Damn man, you could make more working pretty much anywhere.”
Another wrote, “That’s a horrible pay for 12 hours.”
Some expected Spencer to make far more. “I thought you were going to say between $400-$500.”
Others showed respect for the grind but acknowledged gig work isn’t a path to riches.
“Gotta respect the hustle but door dashing isn’t to get rich. It’s to get by,” one summed up.
The earnings reveal announced.
The viral video’s big reveal: Spencer made $215 before taxes, gas, insurance, and wear-and-tear from the entire 12-hour shift.
This modest total has reignited debate on the true cost of gig work.
Spencer’s car now needs a tune-up, highlighting hidden expenses many gig workers face.
Despite the challenges, Spencer recently secured a trucking job, set to start August 11th.
This new role should provide much-needed financial stability after months of uncertainty.
Spencer emphasized the viral video was a one-time challenge, not his everyday routine.
He did not expect the video to blow up the way it did.
Viral DoorDash challenge: Is it worth it?
His story has become a snapshot of the tough gig economy grind many face daily.
The mileage, wear-and-tear, and constant driving show the physical and financial toll behind the scenes.
Spencer’s challenge highlights a growing question for gig workers everywhere: is the hustle worth it?
As Spencer prepares to shift gears into trucking, his viral story remains a stark reminder of the gig economy’s harsh realities.